Entergy Louisiana crews are working around the clock to restore power as quickly as possible. VP of Customer Service Michelle Bourg says with manpower quadrupled, crews are making great progress. And while power will be restored to most Entergy customers by September 16^th, full restoration to those in New Orleans and Baton Rouge will happen even sooner.

Cut 4 (12) “…restored before then.”

Cleanup and recovery continues in the coastal parishes. In Terrebonne Parish, President Jason Bergeron says one of the biggest challenges is that power poles are in hard to reach areas such as marshes and swamps and says they’re documenting the damage so the parish can be reimbursed as soon as possible.

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Second Harvest Food Bank is working to address the immediate needs of communities in parishes impacted by Hurricane Francine, providing food, water, and essential supplies to those affected by the storm. President and CEO Natalie Jayroe says Second Harvest is also working to stock food pantries and coordinate long-term relief efforts saying volunteers and donations are crucial…

Cut 12 (08) “…for a family.”

For more information on how you can donate or volunteer visit no-dash-hunger-dot-org.

Former Saints player Steve Gleason is reportedly stable and recovering this morning after a medical event during Hurricane Francine.  Gleason was taken to Ochsner Hospital during Wednesday night’s hurricane, and and tweeted praise for NOLA fire and EMS workers who got him there during the unsafe conditions.

Cleanup and recovery continues in the Louisiana’s coastal parishes. In Terrebonne Parish, President Jason Bergeron says one of the biggest challenges is that power poles are in hard to reach areas such as marshes and swamps.

Cut 6 (09) “…and those lines.”

In St. Mary Parish, President Sam Jones says things are almost all the way back to normal.

Cut 8 (09)  “…we’re cleaning up.”

Second Harvest Food Bank is working to address the immediate needs of communities in those parishes impacted by Hurricane Francine, providing  food, water, and essential supplies to those affected by the storm. President and CEO Natalie Jayroe

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Entergy crews are working around the clock to restore power to everyone left in the dark by Francine. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The 16th ranked LSU football Tigers kick off SEC play this morning in facing South Carolina.Tigers Coach Brian Kelly expects the Gamecocks to use their run game to move the ball down the field…

Cut 13 (12) “…early on.” 

Kick off in Columbia is this morning at 11.

As of this morning there are some 38-thousand people without power in Louisiana as a result of Francine. That’s down though from 400-thousand.   For its part, Entergy Louisiana has had crews working around the clock to restore power as quickly as possible. VP of Customer Service Michelle Bourg (BORG) says with manpower quadrupled, crews are making great progress.

Cut 3 (09) “…to the storm.”

Second Harvest Food Bank is mobilizing to address the immediate needs of communities in parishes impacted by Hurricane Francine.  President and CEO Natalie Second Harvest has supplied more than 200-thousand pounds of food and nearly three thousand meals so far.

Cut 11 (12) “…provide snacks there.”

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Coastal parishes hit hard by Wednesday night’s hurricane are working diligently to get life back to normal as quickly as possible. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

A deadly night in Alexandria leaves two dead and two people hospitalized after a man reportedly shot three people at a local business then turned the gun on himself.  Alexandria Police say the unidentified man entered the business on Jackson around 7:30, opened fire and then killed himself. We’re told one of the victims was killed.  The other two are hospitalized in critical condition.

Cleanup and recovery continue in coastal parishes. In Terrebonne Parish, President Jason Bergeron (BAA-zher-on) says one of the biggest challenges is that power poles are in hard-to-reach areas such as marshes and swamps.

Cut 6 (09) “…and those lines.”

Entergy crews are working around the clock to restore power to everyone left in the dark by Francine. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Second Harvest Food Bank is distributing emergency food boxes, hot meals, and bottled water to shelters and community centers in the hardest-hit areas. President and CEO Natalie Jayroe say they have supplied more than 200-thousand pounds of food and nearly three thousand meals and counting…

Cut 11 (09) “…Orleans Parish.”

Jayroe says Second Harvest remains focused on providing relief and helping families and individuals regain stability after the hurricane.  For more information on how you can donate or volunteer visit no-dash-hunger-dot-org.

Saturday is the Southland Conference opener for McNeese as the Cowboys welcome back Stephen F Austin back to the league by hosting the Lumberjacks at 7 PM. Pokes head coach Gary Goff on the S-F-A defense…

Cut 14 (16) “..protection.”

The Saints looked great in beating Carolina in the season opener, but Dallas is a much a better team. The Cowboys’ top playmaker is receiver CeeDee Lamb. Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu says he’ll have his hands full…

Cut 15 (12) “…coverages.”

Cornerback Marshon Lattimore has been nursing a hamstring injury and is officially listed as questionable for the noon kickoff.

The 16th ranked LSU Tigers kick off SEC play Saturday by facing a confident South Carolina squad, coming off a 31-to-6 road win against Kentucky. Tigers Coach Brian Kelly expects the Gamecocks to use their run game to move the ball down the field…

Cut 13 (12) “…early on.” 

It’s an early kick in Columbia as this one gets underway at 11 a-m.

Saturday is the Southland Conference opener for McNeese as the Cowboys welcome Stephen F Austin back to the league by hosting the Lumberjacks at 7 PM. Pokes head coach Gary Goff on the S-F-A defense…

Cut 14 (16) “..protection.”

In other college football action Saturday, Louisiana Tech is in Raleigh to face NC State, Tulane is in Norman to face the 15th ranked Oklahoma Sooners, Grambling is at Texas A-and-M Commerce, Southeast Louisiana hosts Eastern Washington, and Southern is at Jackson State.

Northwestern State could not stop South Alabama Thursday night as the Jaguars dominated the Demons 87 to 10. The 87 points scored were the most by an F-B-S school since 1991 when Fresno State scored 94 points in a game.

Avoyelles Parish received a 911 call yesterday from the Avoyelles Parish Courthouse saying an unknown male entered the courthouse in Marksville covering his face and possessing fake plastic guns and carrying packages and bags. Local law enforcement agencies responded and searched the man, his bags, and the courthouse. Fortunately, no explosives were found.  APSO Detectives identified the man as Jaymes Edward Baker of Mulberry, Florida and learned that Baker allegedly went there to make a statement about his dissatisfaction with civil proceedings in a child custody matter.  Baker was arrested and booked for Terrorizing and Simple Assault.  No bond has been set.

Entergy Louisiana crews are working around the clock to restore power as quickly as possible. VP of Customer Service Michelle Bourg (BORG) says in the coastal parishes including Assumption, Terrebonne and Lafourche, full restoration will take a little longer.

Cut 5 (08) “…two to three days.”

Bourg notes that South Louisiana’s geography makes it challenging for crews, with many power poles being located in marshes, swamps and heavily wooded areas.

Cleanup and recovery continue in the coastal parishes. In St. Mary Parish, President Sam Jones says things are almost all the way back to normal.

Cut 8 (09)  “…we’re cleaning up.”

Jones says the progress is incredible considering the parish was among those hit hardest by Francine.

Second Harvest Food Bank is mobilizing to address the immediate needs of communities in parishes impacted by Hurricane Francine. The organization is providing food, water, and essential supplies. President and CEO Natalie Jayroe says Second Harvest aims to ensure that necessities reach those in need as quickly as possible.

Cut 10 (09) “…lives back together.”

To volunteer or make donations to Second Harvest, visit no dash hunger dot org.

Entergy crews are working around the clock to restore power to everyone left in the dark by Francine. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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Coastal parishes hit hard by Wednesday night’s hurricane are working diligently to get life back to normal as quickly as possible. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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Entergy Louisiana crews are working around the clock to restore power as quickly as possible. VP of Customer Service Michelle Bourg (BORG) says with manpower quadrupled, crews are making great progress.

Cut 3 (09) “…to the storm.”

Bourg says in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas, full restoration will happen even sooner.

Cut 4 (12) “…restored before then.”

But in the coastal parishes including Assumption, Terrebonne and Lafourche, full restoration will likely take a little longer.

Cut 5 (08) “…two to three days.”

Bourg notes that South Louisiana’s geography makes it challenging for crews, with many power poles being located in marshes, swamps and heavily wooded areas. She notes, however, that they have the equipment to effectively navigate those areas, including drones and helicopters.

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Cleanup and recovery continues in the coastal parishes. In Terrebonne Parish, President Jason Bergeron (BAA-zher-on) says one of the biggest challenges is that power poles are in hard to reach areas such as marshes and swamps.

Cut 6 (09) “…and those lines.”

Bergeron says they also had to take time to document the damage so that the parish can be promptly reimbursed.

Cut 7 (10) “…as we go.”

In St. Mary Parish, President Sam Jones says things are almost all the way back to normal.

Cut 8 (09)  “…we’re cleaning up.”

Jones says the progress is incredible given the fact that the parish was among those which took the brunt of the storm

Cut 9 (07)  “…cleaned out already.”

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Second Harvest Food Bank is mobilizing to address the immediate needs of communities in parishes impacted by Hurricane Francine. The organization has provided food, water, and essential supplies to those affected by the storm. President and CEO Natalie Jayroe says Second Harvest aims to ensure that necessities reach those in need as quickly as possible.

Cut 10 (09) “…lives back together.”

Second Harvest is distributing emergency food boxes, hot meals, and bottled water to shelters and community centers in the hardest-hit areas. Jayroe says they have supplied more than 200-thousand pounds of food and nearly three thousand meals and counting…

Cut 11 (12) “…provide snacks there.”

Second Harvest is working to stock food pantries and coordinate long-term relief efforts as the region begins the recovery process. Volunteers and donations are being requested to sustain these efforts in the coming weeks.  Jayroe says volunteers and donations are crucial…

Cut 12 (08) “…for a family.”

Jayroe says Second Harvest remains focused on providing relief and helping families and individuals regain stability after the hurricane.  For more information on how you can donate or volunteer visit no-dash-hunger-dot-org.

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The 16th ranked LSU football team kicks off SEC play on Saturday by facing a confident South Carolina squad, coming off a 31-to-6 road win against Kentucky. Tigers Coach Brian Kelly expects the Gamecocks to use their run game to move the ball down the field…

Cut 13 (12) “…early on.” 

It’s an early kick in Columbia as this one gets underway at 11 AM.

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Saturday is the Southland Conference opener for McNeese as the Cowboys welcome back Stephen F Austin back to the league by hosting the Lumberjacks at 7 PM. Pokes head coach Gary Goff on the S-F-A defense…

Cut 14 (16) “..protection.”

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The Saints looked great in beating Carolina in the season opener, but Dallas is a much a better team. New Orleans visits the Cowboys on Sunday. The Cowboys top playmaker is receiver CeeDee Lamb. Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu says Lamb is one of the top receivers in the NFL…

Cut 15 (12) “…coverages.”

Kick off is at noon.

Coastal parishes hit hard by Wednesday night’s hurricane are working diligently to get life back to normal as quickly as possible. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Entergy Louisiana crews are working around the clock to restore power as quickly as possible. VP of Customer Service Michelle Bourg (BORG) says with manpower quadrupled, crews are making great progress.

Cut 3 (09) “…to the storm.”

Bourg says in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas, full restoration will happen even sooner.

Second Harvest is working to stock food pantries and coordinate long-term relief efforts as the region begins the recovery process. President and CEO Natalie Jayroe says they are seeking volunteers and donations to sustain these efforts in the coming weeks. She says volunteers and donations are crucial…

Cut 12 (08) “…for a family.”

Jayroe says Second Harvest remains focused on providing relief and helping families and individuals regain stability after the hurricane.  For more information on how you can donate or volunteer visit no-dash-hunger-dot-org.

The 16th ranked LSU Tigers kick off SEC play on Saturday by facing a confident South Carolina squad, coming off a 31-to-6 road win against Kentucky. Tigers Coach Brian Kelly expects the Gamecocks to use their run game to move the ball down the field…

Cut 13 (12) “…early on.” 

It’s an early 11 AM kick off in Columbia.

Entergy crews are working around the clock to restore power to everyone left in the dark by Francine. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Avoyelles Parish received a 911 call yesterday from the Avoyelles Parish Courthouse saying an unknown male later identified as Jaymes Edward Baker of Mulberry, Florida reportedly entered the courthouse in Marksville with plastic guns, carrying packages and bags, and covering his face. Local law enforcement agencies responded.  The courthouse and Baker’s bags were searched, and no explosives were found.  Baker allegedly was making a statement about his dissatisfaction with a child custody matter.  He was arrested and booked for Terrorizing and Simple Assault.  No bond has been set.

Cleanup and recovery continues in the coastal parishes. In Terrebonne Parish, President Jason Bergeron (BAA-zher-on) says they also had to take time to document the damage so that the parish can be promptly reimbursed.

Cut 7 (10) “…as we go.”

Second Harvest Food Bank is distributing emergency food boxes, hot meals, and bottled water to shelters and community centers in the hardest-hit areas. President and CEO Natalie Jayroe say they have supplied more than 200-thousand pounds of food and nearly three thousand meals and counting…

Cut 11 (09) “…Orleans Parish.”

Jayroe says Second Harvest remains focused on providing relief and helping families and individuals regain stability after the hurricane.  For more information on how you can donate or volunteer visit no-dash-hunger-dot-org.

Cleanup and recovery continues in the coastal parishes. In Terrebonne Parish, President Jason Bergeron (BAA-zher-on) says one of the biggest challenges is that power poles are in hard to reach areas such as marshes and swamps.

Cut 6 (09) “…and those lines.”

Bergeron says they also had to take time to document the damage, including taking pictures, for FEMA so that the parish can be promptly reimbursed.

As of noon today, 114-thousand utility customers are without power. Entergy of Louisiana Vice President of Customer of Service Michelle Bourg says in Assumption, Terrebonne and Lafourche, full restoration will take a few days.

Cut 5 (08) “…two to three days.”

Points of distribution areas have opened in Morgan City, Houma, Montegu, Chauvin and Schrieber. Residents without power can get meals, bottled water and ice at these locations. Go to emergency.la.gov for exact locations.

Second Harvest Food Bank is mobilizing to address the immediate needs of communities in parishes impacted by Hurricane Francine. The organization has provided food, water, and essential supplies to those affected by the storm. President and CEO Natalie Jayroe says Second Harvest aims to ensure that necessities reach those in need as quickly as possible.

Cut 10 (09) “…lives back together.”

Hurricane Francine spared southwest Louisiana so in Lake Charles, they are getting ready for a big football game between McNeese and Stephen F Austin. Cowboys Coach Gary Goff on the S-F-A defense…

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Kick off is at 7 PM. LSU will play at South Carolina at 11 AM.